Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Fishes
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Hardy Waterlily
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Hardy Waterlily
In German
Zyklamen
Hardy Waterlily
In French
Cyclamen
Hardy Waterlily
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Hardy Waterlily
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Hardy Waterlily
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Hardy Waterlily
In Polish
Cyklamen
Hardy Waterlily
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Hardy Waterlily
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Nymphaeales
Family
Primulaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Hardy Waterlily has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily
Season and care of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Hardy Waterlily season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily Physical Information
Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Hardy Waterlily height is Not Available and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
- Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Care of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily
Care of Cyclamen and Hardy Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hardy Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.